Small Group Questions

1. The message described a worldview as the “lens” through which we see life. What are some beliefs or assumptions you carry that shape how you see God, people, and culture? Where do you think those beliefs came from?

2. When Nebuchadnezzar panicked, he became dangerous. When Daniel was under pressure, he stayed calm. How do you typically respond when life feels out of control?

3. Daniel didn’t try to handle the crisis alone. He gathered his friends and prayed. Who are the people you turn to when you’re under stress?

4. Daniel stayed in Babylon but didn’t let Babylon shape his soul. Where do you feel tension between your faith and the culture around you (workplace, media, politics, relationships)? How can you stay engaged without losing your spiritual center?

5. Have you ever seen or experienced empathy leading to enabling, emotional reactivity, or poor decisions? What does healthy, truth-anchored empathy look like in real life?

Against the Flow: 
The King Had a Dream